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| part [ paart ] |
noun (plural parts) |
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1. portion: a portion or section of something
  the early part of the century
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2. component: a separable piece or component of something such as a machine, system, or device
a motor with only three moving parts
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3. equal portion of whole: a portion of something that with other portions of the same size makes up a whole
pastry that is one part butter to three parts flour
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4. important element of something: an integral and essential feature or component of something
She wants to be part of the community.
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5. actor's role: a role in a dramatic performance
played the part of Hamlet in the school play
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6. involvement in event: somebody's participation in or influence on something
What part did he have to play in all this?
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7. side: somebody's side or viewpoint
You're always taking her part.
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8. organic constituent: an organ, system, or other discrete element of an organism
the part of the plant that carries out photosynthesis
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9. logical division: a logical division of something such as a report, book, or presentation
Part three of the paper deals with environmental issues.
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10. separate musical role: the score for a single voice or instrument in a symphonic, orchestral, or choral work
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11. hairdressing dividing line in hair: the line in a hairstyle from which the hair is combed or brushed in different directions
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plural noun parts |
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1. area: a region or area
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informal
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That's unheard of in these parts.
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2. abilities: intellectual abilities or talents
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literary
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a student of parts
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verb (past and past participle part·ed, present participle part·ing, 3rd person present singular parts) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb separate: to move apart, or move two things or people in different directions so that there is a space between them
They had to part the children to keep them from fighting.
The curtains parted.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb divide into parts: to divide something into parts, or undergo division into parts
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3. transitive and intransitive verb divide hair: to make a line in the hair by combing in opposite directions from it, or separate naturally in this way
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4. intransitive verb end relationship: to finish a relationship with somebody
We parted on bad terms.
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5. intransitive verb go away: to go away from somebody
They parted at the corner.
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adjective |
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partial: partial or less than the whole
part owner of a beach house
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adverb |
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partially: to some extent but not completely
She's part Irish, part French.
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| [Pre-12th century. Directly or via French< Latin part-] |
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for the most part in general, or mostly
She does OK at school, for the most part.
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in good part
1. without taking offence or becoming angry
2. U.S. largely
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in part to an extent but not completely
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on the part of as far as somebody is concerned, or with regard to somebody
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part and parcel an essential element of something
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part company to go away in separate directionsrefers to two or more people
They chatted for a while before parting company.
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take part (in something) to be actively involved in something, usually as a member of a group
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